U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyrone Washington Jr., a drill master with Recruit Training Regiment, evaluates recruits during final drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, July 11, 2026. Recruits learn close-order drill as a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, spatial awareness, and as a basis for executing combat formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Smith)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erik Diazpahz, a drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts incentive training (IT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 16, 2026. Drill instructors administer incentive training to recruits to correct deficiencies and increase discipline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
